The Idea
Maria's Journey: From Gymnastics to Yoga
My name is Maria, and movement has been my lifelong passion. As a world-champion gymnast and dancer, I've always been fascinated by the profound connection between body and mind. This exploration reached new depths when I discovered yoga, which offered transformative solutions to the challenges of modern life.
Transition to Yoga
During my corporate career as a sales representative and product manager in tech companies, I felt a different calling. I dreamed of a society that is healthy, active, and at peace, enjoying every moment of their lives. This dream, combined with my transformative experience with yoga, inspired me to become a certified RYT-500+ yoga teacher and to found PINGALA—a space dedicated to motivating a more active and happy lifestyle.
My approach to yoga is inclusive and holistic. I have specialized in various forms of yoga to ensure that it is accessible to everyone, regardless of age or ability. My specialties include children's yoga, prenatal yoga, yoga for seniors, and aerial yoga.
Yoga truly is for everybody, and I strive to make each practice session a unique and enriching experience.
Teaching and Traveling
I travel and teach yoga internationally in beautiful destinations like Bali, Sri Lanka, Zanzibar, Egypt, and Greece. These travels allow me to combine my love for surfing and diving with my passion for meeting new people, experiencing diverse cultures, and staying close to nature. I organize and guide retreats that are transformational journeys, offering unique and unforgettable experiences.
Why Yoga?
Yoga offers me unparalleled freedom. I can practice anytime, anywhere—whether on my mat, the carpet, the floor, the grass, or the beach. The transformation I feel before and after my practice is nothing short of a blessing. Yoga leaves me calm, balanced, rejuvenated, happy, inspired, focused, and motivated. It clears my mind and makes my life happier. This is why I teach yoga: to share this happiness with you.
Join Me
I can’t wait to meet you, listen to your story, and grow together. Remember, every breath is an opportunity for a new beginning. Together, we can create a happier, healthier world, one breath at a time.
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EXPERIENCES
RETREATS
At Pingala, our retreats extend far beyond a simple vacation. They are transformative experiences designed to awaken your inner light, empowering you to reconnect with yourself and the world around you.
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